Must-see hotels in Massachusetts

  • Liberty Hotel

    Boston

    It is with intended irony that the notorious Charles St Jail has been converted into the classy Liberty Hotel. Today, the 90ft ceiling soars above a…

  • Encore

    South End & Chinatown

    If you love the theater, or if you love innovative contemporary design, or if you just love creature comforts and warm hospitality, you will love Encore…

  • HI-Boston

    South End & Chinatown

    HI-Boston sets the standard for urban hostels, with its modern, ecofriendly facility in the historic Dill Building. Purpose-built rooms are functional and…

  • Wequassett Resort

    Cape Cod

    The Cape's priciest, most prestigious lodging offers pretty much anything you could ask of a full-service, five-star resort: flower-filled gardens, a…

  • Nobnocket Boutique Inn

    Martha's Vineyard

    At Nobnocket there's an emphasis on the meeting place between classic and contemporary. The building is an antique, but the interior design is full of…

  • Captain David Kelley House

    Cape Cod

    Personality and comfort collide with fabulous results at the Captain David Kelley House. Owners Rick and Tom are famous for their breakfast Scone Wars…

  • Inn at Castle Hill

    Massachusetts

    On the beautiful grounds of the Crane Estate, this inn is an example of understated luxury, its 10 rooms each individually decorated with subtle elegance…

  • Summercamp

    Martha's Vineyard

    We dare you not to smile in response to the detail of this fun place, the 2016 incarnation of an iconic 1879 hotel that borders the Tabernacle area. The…

  • Greydon House

    Nantucket

    Everything about Greydon House, a relative newcomer to Nantucket's hotel scene, is top rate. The interiors are a warm mix of dark wood and white linens…

  • Bearskin Neck Motor Lodge

    Massachusetts

    The only lodging on Bearskin Neck is this seaside motel near the end of the strip. Needless to say, every room has a great view and a balcony from which…

  • Rocky Neck Accommodations

    Massachusetts

    You don't have to be an artist to live the bohemian life in Gloucester. The colony association offers light-filled efficiencies – all equipped with…

  • North of Highland Camping Area

    Cape Cod

    Little Truro harbors one of the most secluded campgrounds on all of Cape Cod, with 237 sites spread over 60 pine-fresh acres a short walk from the beach…

  • The Christopher

    Martha's Vineyard

    The central Victorian Inn has been reborn as the Christopher, and the makeover has been quite something: bright, bold and boutique in the best possible…

  • HI Nantucket

    Nantucket

    Known locally as Star of the Sea, this cool hostel has a million-dollar setting just minutes from Surfside Beach. It's housed in a former lifesaving…

  • Outermost Inn

    Martha's Vineyard

    Be a guest of Hugh Taylor (musician James Taylor's younger brother) at this attractive seven-room inn near Gay Head Lighthouse. The hilltop setting and…

  • Isaiah Hall Inn

    Cape Cod

    Occupying an 1857 farmhouse, this year-round country-style inn offers homey comforts in a quiet yet central neighborhood. The house has sloping wood…

  • Anchor-In

    Cape Cod

    This family-run boutique hotel puts the chains to shame. The harbor-front location offers a fine sense of place, and the heated outdoor pool is a perfect…

  • Wagner at Duck Creek

    Cape Cod

    Energetic owners have breathed new life into this iconic inn – no small undertaking, given it encompasses 27 rooms housed in three antique timber…

  • 76 Main

    Nantucket

    In the ultra-refined neighborhood at the top of Main St, 76 Main shines with great design detail and nautical accents: elegant wallpapers, fabrics and bed…

  • Old Sea Pines Inn

    Cape Cod

    Staying here is a bit like staying at Grandma's house: antique fittings, sleigh beds and sepia photographs on the bureau. This former girls' boarding…

  • Inn at the Oaks

    Cape Cod

    This inn has 13 antique-filled guest rooms, set in a converted sea captain's house from 1870. There's a room for every taste; the roomy suites in the…

  • Wood's Hole Inn

    Cape Cod

    Even if this inn weren't literally down the street from the Martha's Vineyard ferry it would still get a recommendation from us. The building looks…

  • Nickerson State Park Campground

    Cape Cod

    Head here for Cape Cod's best camping, with more than 400 wooded campsites and a handful of yurts set in pond- and trail-filled grounds. It often fills up…

  • Boxer Hotel

    Boston

    Exemplifying the up-and-coming character of this once-downtrodden district, this boutique hotel occupies a fully restored 19th-century flatiron building…

  • Residence Inn Marriott

    Boston

    This is not your typical Marriott. Housed in a historic, brick warehouse, this boutique hotel now features an old-style atrium and glass elevators leading…

  • Envoy Hotel

    Boston

    Here's a gorgeous boutique hotel perched at the corner where the Fort Point Channel meets the sea. In the rooms, floor-to-ceiling windows optimize the…

  • Clarendon Square Inn

    South End & Chinatown

    On a quiet residential street in the South End, this fabulous brownstone is a designer’s dream. Guest room details might include Italian marble…

  • Tuck Inn

    Massachusetts

    Despite the unfortunate name, this inn offers excellent value. The renovated 1790s Colonial home has nine rooms, a four-person suite and an apartment…

  • Blue

    Massachusetts

    In a drop-dead-gorgeous location on a beautiful beach, this sophisticated inn is quite a surprise on unassuming Plum Island. Rooms feature high ceilings,…

  • Garrison Inn

    Massachusetts

    Once a private mansion, this gracious redbrick building is named for William Lloyd Garrison, the abolitionist who was born in Newburyport. Its 24…

  • Morning Glory

    Massachusetts

    Next to the House of Seven Gables, this glorious B&B is hard to beat. To make guests feel welcome, innkeeper and Salem native Bob Shea pulls out all the…

  • Addison Choate Inn

    Massachusetts

    This Greek Revival residence stands out among Rockport's historic inns. The traditional decor includes canopy beds, wide-plank hardwood floors and period…

  • Hotel Salem

    Massachusetts

    This swish new design hotel is nothing like the competition. The rooms are thoughtfully designed with plush beds, bold artwork and contemporary decor. New…

  • By the Sea B&B

    South Shore

    There are three luxurious suites in this Victorian home overlooking Plymouth Harbor. They all offer lovely ocean views, which you might even enjoy from…

  • Seabreeze Inn

    South Shore

    A grand Victorian with ocean views, this beauty was built in 1885 as the home of a sea captain. Now it is a delightful place to stay. Three pastel-painted…

  • Captain's Bounty on the Beach

    Massachusetts

    The draw here is the prime location, right on Front Beach and a short stroll from Dock Sq. The 24 simple rooms all have lovely views of the beach, where…

  • Omni Parker House

    Boston

    History and the Parker House go hand in hand like JFK and Jackie O (who got engaged here). Malcolm X was a busboy here; Ho Chi Minh was a pastry chef; and…

  • Nine Zero

    Boston

    This chic Kimpton hotel appeals to a broad audience, courting business travelers with complimentary shoe-shine service and ergonomic workspace; active…

  • Yotel

    Boston

    A new concept for Boston, Yotel offers accommodations, or 'cabins,' that are cool, comfortable and compact, complete with adjustable 'smart' beds, luxury…

  • Bricco Suites

    Boston

    Immerse yourself in the Italian American Boston experience with a stay in a lovely, light-filled apartment in the heart of the North End. The local…

More destinations you need to see